April 15 Incident

The April 15 Incident refers to a significant event in 1932 when Japanese military leaders attempted a coup in Shanghai, China. During rising tensions between China and Japan, Japanese forces clashed with Chinese troops after a series of misunderstandings and provocations. This conflict marked a turning point in Sino-Japanese relations and was part of broader imperial ambitions by Japan in Asia. The incident escalated regional tensions, leading to further military confrontations and contributing to the eventual outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937.